● Coral-a keystone species of animals that live together in colonies and make a protective Coral reef (which is the rock-like substance some people collect or make into jewelry)

Question

○ The coral and a type of algae have a symbiotic relationship in which each benefits.
■ Coral-gets _____ from the photosynthetic algae
■ Algae-get __________ and _________ from the coral
○ Many species of ___ and ____ live in and around coral reefs.
○ With _______ water temperatures, the algae becomes ______ and the coral

Answer 1

- Coral gets nutrients from the photosynthetic algae.
- Algae get protection and a stable environment from the coral.
- Many species of fish and invertebrates live in and around coral reefs.
- With rising water temperatures, the algae becomes stressed and the coral reefs are at risk of bleaching and dying.